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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1985
Page
4
DESTIN LOG reports on bookkeeping and advertising services in the production scene at Costa, detailing roles, tasks, and business activity. The note highlights the scene's creative economy and local industry presence with focus on firms and professionals involved.
The columnist riffs on finding a city attorney as the infant city government forms. He jokes about comparing Yellow Pages listings to car dealers and notes an ad offering help in locating an attorney. He questions what traits the council seeks and critiques attorney ads promising free consultations.
Jim Chitwood notes free advice from columnists. Destin may need a city attorney from among nearly a dozen bar risters. A dozen lawyers aim for the job, with cautions about time and legal hurdles. One candidate said 41 contenders could not afford him.
A resident criticizes a proposed resort tax citing tourism growth, urges local problem solving over new taxes, and questions market influence by Sandestin marketing manager Mr. Gilbert. The letter champions word of mouth growth, warns against external ad spending, and defends Emerald Coast’s current financing.
The Destin Water Users faces a DER consent order detailing serious environmental risks from percolation ponds and groundwater impact. Editors urge DWU to publicly outline corrective actions, timelines, and disposal methods and consider a public forum to inform residents and developers how new connections will proceed.
After incorporation, Destin residents weigh traffic light installation and a Dow game. The paper invites opinions and disapproval of editorial stance, requesting legible signed letters to Editor, Destin LOG, P O Box 957, 1225 Airport Road, Destin, FL 32541.
A columnist notes a turbulent Destin council inauguration and criticizes media handling and sand color standards. The piece discusses lack of standard tests for colored sand, a council vote against red tagging a project, and adherence to ordinances. It highlights tension with media, observer commentary, and calls for consistent procedures.
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